Hypertherm Powermax45 Service Manual - Manual (Page 33)

torch setup
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Choose the consumables
The Powermax45 with the T45v handheld torch comes with a full set of consumables for cutting installed on the torch,
spare electrodes and nozzles in the consumables box, and consumables for gouging in the consumables box. In non-
CE-regulated countries, you can also purchase unshielded consumables that are useful for certain applications.
With shielded consumables, you drag the torch tip along the metal to cut. With unshielded consumables, you must
keep the torch a small distance, about 2 mm (0.08 inch), away from the metal. Unshielded consumables generally have
a shorter life than shielded consumables; however, you may find that visibility and accessibility are better for some
applications.
Consumables for hand cutting are shown below. Notice that the retaining cap, swirl ring, and electrode are the same for
shielded, unshielded, and gouging applications. Only the shield (deflector for unshielded consumables) and the nozzle
are different.
For the best cut quality on thin gauge stainless steel, you may prefer to reduce the amperage setting to 30 amps and
use the T30v (Powermax30) 30 A consumables available from Hypertherm.
T45v shielded consumables
T45v gouging consumables
220674
Shield
220713
Retaining cap
220671
Nozzle
220670
Swirl ring
220669
Electrode
220670
Swirl ring
220669
Electrode
220675
Shield
220672
Nozzle
220713
Retaining cap